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Latino, Black enrollment in advanced math shot up after states made this change. Should it be a model?
A new law has developed a new standard in Texas that automatically enrolls students in an advanced math course. This law led to huge increases in Latino and Black honors students.
An Officer Is Charged With Murder. Colleagues Briefly Drop Their Guns.
Tension is rising between London’s Metropolitan Police Service and the public after officers shot an unarmed Black man in London.
Black Patients More Likely to Be Restrained in the Emergency Room
Research shows the different–and more violent–treatment Black patients may face when seeking emergency medical assistance.
New Tools Empower Black Communities On the Frontlines of Climate Change
Examining how some communities are more vulnerable to climate change can help reveal ways we can take action.
Canada elects first Black speaker of the House of Commons
Greg Fergus is Canada’s newly elected speaker of the House, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Commons.
Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships
Simone Biles’ success at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championship in Belgium helped Team USA break their record and achieve their 7th title.
Walmart allocates $800K to Black business owners
Walmart is donating $800,000 to the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), in honor of their five-year pledge to invest $100 million in racial equity.
Can Breathing Help Heal Black Racial Trauma?
As Black people continue to combat the trauma that racism has wrought on the mind and body, mindfulness expert Zee Clarke says recovery can start with something as simple as breathing.
Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
A grant that awards $20,000 to businesses that are at least 51% owned by Black women was blocked by a federal appeals court in Atlanta.
Gov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat
Laphonza Butler, head of the progressive group Emily’s List, will be the third Black woman in history to serve in the Senate.
Arrest in Tupac Shakur killing stemmed from Biggie Smalls death investigation
Evidence gathered to convict and arrest a man tied to Tupac’s murder was found and built upon a case investigating the murder of Biggie Smalls.
A crown branded onto bodies links British monarchy to slave trade
While searching through records at the British Library, a man comes across a brand that represented the Royal Family’s connection to the slave trade.
New book looks beyond ‘Mr. March on Washington’ to the real Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin’s name and civil rights activism sometimes go forgotten. However, a new book intends to change that.
Majority of Black adults often see racist depictions in the news, study finds
Results of a recent Pew study show hint at negative representations of Black Americans in the media and news.
How Some Americans Distort The Racist History Of The U.S. Into An Uplifting – And Sanitized – Moral Lesson
NewsOne writers examine America’s complicated history and making a compelling argument for teaching that nuance.
California governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ teachings
California’s Governor Newsom has taken a stand against censorship attempts that would rewrite the country’s history.
Judge refuses to immediately block grant program for Black women entrepreneurs
A grant program intended to help Black business women will continue without blocking after a recent court decision.
Facial Recognition Lawsuits Spotlights How AI Is Weaponized Against Black People
Recent lawsuits across the country depict a the burden placed on Black Americans when police use facial recognition technology.
I Became A Vet Because I Love Animals. I Didn’t Realize The Color Of My Skin Would Matter.
Lynsey Paschal-Bennett., DVM, writes about the challenging but rewarding experience of pursuing and practicing veterinary medicine, a profession in which Black people only make up about 2%.
